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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.49, 13,859.82 and 3,000.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.49, 13,859.82 and 3,000.78 is: 4,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.49 : 13,859.82 = 3,000.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.49/13,859.82 = 3,000.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.49x = 13,859.82 × 3,000.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.49x = 41,590,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,270.66/9,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.93

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